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Isaac Newton's Tree Apple (dwarf)

This variety originated from a tree growing in Isaac Newton's garden at Woolsthorpe Manor, near Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1660. While it appears identical to Flower of Kent, the latter is not a synonym for Isaac Newton's Tree as positive...

Peasgood's Nonsuch Apple (dwarf)

Raised by Mrs Peasgood at Stamford, Lincolnshire, England from seed sown in about 1858. Said to be a Catshead cross. Received First Class Certificate from Royal Horticultural Society in 1872. Fruits are a little coarse textured, moderately juicy and a...

Rokewood Apple (dwarf)

Originated in the Rokewood District near the Victorian regional city of Ballarat in the 1870?s. Popular in 19th century England because, as it ripens towards the start of the Australian winter and keeps well, it could be shipped to London and be on sale...

Rome Beauty Apple (dwarf)

Originated with H.N. Gillett in Lawrence County, Ohio, USA. Brought to notice in 1848. An excellent cooking apple and suitable for drying. Was a major commercial variety in its day. Also known for producing many sports. Well suited to Australias hotter...

Stewarts Seedling (Ballarat Seedling) Apple (dwarf)

Also called Ballarat Seedling. Found at Ballarat, Victoria, in the 1870s in the garden of Mrs Stewart. Known in the early 1900s. Fruits have coarse, hard flesh with a subacid flavour.Parentage: Dunn's Seedling x Unknown Pollination Group: PG3Uses:...

The Gilbert Apple (dwarf)

The Gilbert Apple was gifted to me (Rob Pelletier) by my dear departed friend and mentor Allen Gilbert*. It is probably the best red-fleshed apple we have seen, and there are a few around. It and makes an interesting addition in apple-based desserts and...

Twenty Ounce Apple (dwarf)

Thought to have originated in either New York or Connecticut, USA. Brought to notice in about 1844. A very large apple, although 20 ounces (approx 0.5kg) would be an exceptional example. Remained the premier cooking apple in its region of New York State...